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“The World’s Most Value-packed Newsletter Life-letter to WIN at Work, Life, and Home” with:
3 big ideas, tips or strategies
2 stories, quotes or case-studies
1 critical question to ask yourself
Live Limitless: Self-Elicitation, Built to Last, Psychology of Persuasion and Steve’s way of Passion.
read on LIFELETTER.RAAMANAND.COM | MAY 20, 2023
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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week
1. Self-Elicitation
Self-Elicitation is the practice of asking yourself questions, then answering them. By asking yourself good questions (or working with someone who asks good questions), you can grasp important insights or generate new ideas very quickly.
2. Built to Last
The legend of Genghis Khan has echoed through history: A barbarian conqueror, furled by bloodlust, terrorising the world. We have him and his Mongol horde traveling across Asia and Europe, insatiable, stopping at nothing to plunder, rape, and kill not just the people who stood in their way, but the cultures they had built. Then, not unlike his nomadic band of warriors, this terrible cloud simply disappeared from history, because the Mongols build nothing that could last. So, think about what you can build that will last for a long time. Build to last.
3. Best Businesses
The very best businesses create a virtuous cycle: they create huge amounts of value while keeping their expenses low, so they make more than enough money to keep going without capturing too much value. As a result, they’re able to simultaneously pad their pocketbooks and improve the lives of their customers, since the continued existence of the business makes everyone involved better off.
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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week
1. Psychology of Persuasion
In Robert Cialdini’s book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion”, he introduces a formula in the form of six key principles of influence that can be used to persuade others. These principles are:
Reciprocity: People feel obliged to give back if they have received something.
Commitment and Consistency: Once a person commits to something, they’re likely to go through with it for the sake of consistency.
Social Proof: People tend to do things that they see others doing.
Authority: People are more likely to obey authority figures.
Liking: People are easily persuaded by people they like.
Scarcity: Opportunities seem more valuable to people when they are less available.
Understanding and utilizing these principles can help in effectively influencing others in various situations, be it in marketing, sales, negotiations, or even personal relationships.
2. Passion at Work
Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc., once eloquently said: “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
This quote signifies the importance of passion in our professional lives. Jobs, who transformed the technology industry, firmly believed that work is not merely a means to earn a living. Instead, it’s a significant part of our lives that should bring us fulfillment and satisfaction. According to him, the secret to delivering exceptional work lies not in relentless effort or even in talent, but in the love for what we do. It is this love and passion for our work that pushes us to strive for greatness and ultimately find satisfaction in our achievements.
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Steve Jobs, the transformative co-founder of Apple Inc., imparted a profound insight about the integral role of work in our lives. He suggested that for work to be fulfilling, it must align with our passions, as this leads to the production of truly great work. Therefore, the pursuit of professional success intertwines closely with finding and nurturing what we genuinely love to do. This approach not only propels us towards greatness but also yields true satisfaction from our accomplishments.
In light of this, ask yourself: “Am I pursuing what I truly love in my professional life, and how does this passion influence the quality and satisfaction derived from my work?“
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Let’s meet again. Until then, Keep Smiling… Believe in Yourself… and Get all the Best Things in Life,
Raam Anand
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Publisher & Chief Editor at Stardom Books (USA/India)
Author of the International Bestseller, Write Now
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